Medan, Indonesia - Two tourist buses carrying visitors from the Netherlands stopped asmarching bands from various regions in North Sumatra and Aceh paraded to the Pagoda open stage in Parapat, near Lake Toba, Sumatra. Captivated, some of the tourist stepped off the bus to watch the action more closely. The Dutch tourists looked happ... detail... »
Brunei Darussalam - As a nation that upholds the Malay, Islamic, Monarchy philosophy, Brunei Darussalam should preserve its inherited literary tradition. Preservation of culture and tradition should not only be in the form of documentation alone but also through reading, application and study of the early Malay traditional literature. Yang ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Some 42 new converts who completed recitals of the Quran's 30 juzuk were celebrated yesterday in a khatam al-Quran held at the Islamic Dakwah Centre's Conference Hall. Coming from all four districts of the country, they were members of the Converts Guidance Course, the Arts of al-Quran Course a... detail... »
Karachi, Pakistan - The second Indonesia “Solo Exhibition” would be organized here from December 3 under the auspices of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi. This was announced by the Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi, Rossalis R. Adenan. He told a news conference on Tuesday that the two-day event would focus on promoting... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Malaysian Universities Cultural Council (MAKUM) will organise a Second Malaysian Universities Cultural Festival (FEStKUM) beginning Dec 15 to promote traditional culture among students of public institutions of higher learning. The five-day festival will be held simultaneously at Universiti Utara Malaysia, Un... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Brunei Darussalam's inherited poetry, which encompasses the MIB (Malay Islamic Monarchy) philosophy, is one of the main gateways for one to be closer to the country's beloved ruler. However, with the advancement of globalisation, this heritage is slowly being forgotten as Bruneians lack the und... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Old books and rotary telephones. Wristwatches. Door signs. Alarm clocks. Eyeglasses. These were just a few of the hundreds of items laid out on mats and on stall tables at West Jakarta’s ongoing Taman Fatahillah Festival. The festival seems to have struck a chord with Greater Jakarta residents, as thousands gathered... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As an appreciation for students and college students in art and cultures, Central Jakarta Sub-dept. of Culture plans to hold a student art creation show. The event will be held in Monas square and attended by 300 participants from elementary school to college in Central Jakarta. Head of Administration for the sub-d... detail... »
Dubai, UAE - On Monday, November 22nd , the Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha, played host to the second Fusion Fashion Show of traditional Indonesian and Indian Batik outfits. The event took place at Xennya Terrace from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. All outfits were on sale after the show and proceeds generated from those were donated to be used for any c... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Twenty-one teams consisting of 63 participants from Sixth Form Centres and Jerudong International School put their wits and physical endurance to the test in the Rediscover Brunei Race 2010 held at Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan. Awang Haji Suhaila bin Haji Abdul Karim, the Acting Perm... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia should have a cultural heritage database to protect the objects involved and prevent them from being claimed by other countries, a foreign service official said. Damos Dumoli Agusman, Indonesian consul general in Frankfurt, Germany, said here on Friday a cultural heritage database was needed not only for... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A Kuala Lumpur-Chennai Business Council will be formed soon to promote business and culture between the two cities. Deputy Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Datuk M. Saravanan said the council would be headed by the Federal Territories Development Foundation with members comprising businessm... detail... »
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